Food on the line in governors' Super Bowl bets

Local barbers are cutting Eagles and Patriots logos and other special designs into customers’ hair leading up to Super Bowl LII. Some fans are also getting their hair dyed green.
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Gov. Wolf announced today that the Pennsylvania State Capitol building will be lit green to support the Eagles.(Photo: Submitted)

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is putting more food on the line when the Eagles play the Patriots in the Sunday's Super Bowl.

Wolf will send a bunch of Philly-area favorites to Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker should New England win Super Bowl LII. Baker will return the favor with some Boston-area favorites should the underdog Eagles win, according to a news release from the governor's office.

Both governors said their winnings will be donated to a local food pantry of their choice.

"Over the last year, the Eagles have battled adversity and inspired millions of fans, both on and off the field," Gov. Wolf said. "I am putting some of my Philly favorites and Philly's finest and most iconic food items on the line but look forward to Governor Baker sending some Massachusetts foods to Pennsylvania."

All of the Philly-based food items come from establishments that have a history of giving back to the community.

Wolf is putting up soup from Rooster Soup Co., scrapple from the Reading Terminal Market, coffee from La Colombe, donuts from Federal Donuts and pizza slices from Rosa's Fresh Pizza.

Gov. Wolf also announced that the State Capitol will remain lit green through the weekend in support of the Eagles.

"I am proud of the work, determination and Pennsylvania grit that the Eagles have displayed and I look forward to rooting them on to victory in Minnesota," Wolf said. "Thankfully, all Pennsylvanians can unite in on thing this weekend: rooting for a Patriots' loss."